Rescue Me, My Love

It's Time To Shine

     For two weeks, Mo Yuan trained both Ye Hua and Bai Qian how to use their new powers.  Ye Hua was learning fast.  He sparred with his brother every day to build up his prowess with his new powers.  Mo Yuan could see that since Ye Hua was now a high god, he was no joke and was a force to be reckoned with.  Bai Qian on the other hand was still just as lazy as she always was.  "But honey, I'm pregnant!  I'm tired!"  Mo Yuan sighed.  "Alright then.  Show these boys your fox sword dance and then you can stop."  "Alright.  Stand back and be in awe!"  She went into the arena and began.  Her moves were smooth as silk and her sword was dangerous in its fluidity.  Back and forth, left and right, up and down.  Everyone had stopped to watch her grace and beauty.  Her stomach made no difference.  Her sword went back to fan and she made the last few moves using the Kunlun Jade Purity Fan.  When she stopped they were all standing there with their mouths open in total awe.  Mo Yuan came to her side, put his arm around her waist and his hand on her hand.  " Again.  This time with me."  They started the routine again.  Everyone watched in total awe as they danced together without breaking contact or stroke.  They flowed like water through the moves as if they were one.  Mo Yuan laughed and grabbed her up and carried her to the pavilion.  "Where have you been?  I waited for that to happen for over 20,000 years!"  "Well all you had to do was ask."  Bai Qian huffed.  Mo Yuan laughed so hard his face turned red.  "Who knew that Shiqi could do it!"  JinDe stood up and watched his father while he carried his mother to the pavilion.  "Fuqin, how did you do that?  You and mother never made a mistake or lost contact.  It was almost like a caress and a kiss between you!"  "Your mother is the quqin and I am the musician.  Together we play the song and together we dance.  One day you will understand.  Well now let's plan our trip to the nine heavens."
     Ye Hua spent every day training.  Mo Yuan taught him some new spells so he practiced those in the afternoons.  Bai Qian spent her afternoons napping.  The day before they were supposed to leave, Mo Yuan brought Ye Hua into his room for a surprise.  He had a new set of robes.  They were blue, but his dragon motif was embroidered down the front in black.  The sleeves also had the same motif in black.  His under robe was blue.  He had a new hair piece in lapis lazuli.  Ye Hua felt of the material and hugged his brother.  "So what do you think Didi?  Do you like it?"  "Da ge, its beautiful.  Kunlun blue but my dragon insignia in black.  It definitely makes a statement.  You did that on purpose, didn't you?"  Mo Yuan grinned and raised a brow.  "Quite a statement isn't it?  You will turn some heads for sure.  There will be a reception for you after you take the trial.  Watch out for the women!  They will be swarming like hungry bees!  Now that I'm out of commission, it will be up to you to carry on the heartbreaker facade.  That cold frosty god look will melt them every time.  That way you intimidate the less worthy and only the brave will approach you.  What do you think?"  "Da ge, you're terrible!  Did you really do that?"  "Yes.  I waited for the one who was worthy and perfect for me.  You should do the same.  Now let's go eat and get some rest!" 
     They were all waiting at the gate for Bai Qian.  When she finally arrived, she was wearing a Kunlun blue robe made especially for her.  Her hair was simple with her Qing Qui hair piece.  Her only accessory was her Kunlun Jade Purity Fan.  Four sets of eyes stared at her in total wonder.  JinDe, ever the one with words, blurted out.  "Mother, your gorgeous!  Fuqin's dragon will be growling the whole time we're there!  Isn't she beautiful?"  Bai Xue walked forward and bowed.  "I bow to the number one beauty in all the realms!"  Ye Hua was still speechless but Mo Yuan stepped forward and sighed.  "My dragon will definitely be on his toes while we are there.  Well, my dear, let's go.  Hopefully I won't destroy the nine heavens while we are there!"  Ye Hua finally laughed and looked at his brother.  "Da ge, you better get ready because every man alive will be wanting to know our JieJie!" 
     They arrived early and were shown to a new palace.  It had been built for Ye Hua.  Xiwu Palace was not as extravagant as other palaces, but it was known that Ye Hua liked simple clean lines and not a lot of clutter.  It was appointed with black furniture with gold and red trim.  He was impressed to say the least.  Lian Song was the one who showed him around.  " Ye Hua, I'm proud of the man you have become.  You will do well.  Just know I support you, that's why I wanted to show you your palace.  I look forward to helping you all I can."  "Thank you.  I will need allies.  I guess you know that Yang Cao tried to sabotage my trial.  If not for the disciples of Kunlun, he would have succeeded."  "I knew something was up, but I wasn't privy to all the information."  Mo Yuan walked up and assumed his War God face and pose.  "Da ge, Lian Song wants to be my ally.  What do you think?"  Mo Yuan raised a brow and smiled.  "Welcome to our little group.  By the end of tomorrow, I expect to have many more allies.  What of your brother Sang Ji?"  "He will be an ally.  He suffered here too.  He has been banished from the nine heavens and demoted to King of the North Seas.  You won't have any trouble from him.  As you know, Yang Cao will be a problem.  He came back whining about his treatment at Kunlun, but I figured he asked for it.  Did he really call you a love sick fool?"  "Yes he did, but that is one title I wear with pride!  Would you like to meet my beautiful wife?"  "Why yes, I would!"  Ye Hua leaned over as Mo Yuan left to go get Bai Qian.  "I warn you now.  His dragon is very possessive.  Be very careful how you act."  "Oh I will!  I don't want that dragon coming anywhere near me!"  Mo Yuan brought Bai Qian on his arm.  "Qian Qian, this is Lian Song, third prince and the God of Love."  "It's a pleasure to meet you."  Lian Song was stunned beyond all belief.  He had heard she was beautiful, but he wasn't expecting what he saw.  He was gawking when he heard the gold dragon growl.  "The pleasure is all mine!  Such a definite perfect match!  Only you could be the wife of the great War God!  Isn't that right, Ye Hua?"  Ye Hua had heard the dragon growl.  "Yes, you're right!  Only JieJie could possibly be the one for him!" 
     The next morning the throne room was crowded with the leaders of every clan except those of the dark realms.  Ye Hua was called forward.  He was resplendent in his new robes.  He looked at his brother and took a deep breath.  "You can do it, Didi!  I'm right behind you!  Show them that frosty War God look!"  Ye Hua walked forward with Mo Yuan and Bai Qian behind him with Bai Xue and JinDe behind them.  The proper bows were made.  It was noted that Ye Hua did not kowtow to HaoDe.  He remained upright and straight backed.  Whispers were floating around.  Allies were coming out in those whispers.  Ye Hua stepped forward while Mo Yuan and his family took their seats opposite Donghua Dijun.  Ye Hua spoke.  "I have come today to take the Taizi trial and claim my right, the seals and office of Taizi Dianxia.  Who opposes me?"  HaoDe rose to look at him.  "You are not to be named Taizi Dianxia.  You know nothing of the nine heavens or our ways.  What makes you think you should be named Taizi Dianxia?"  Mo Yuan's face was dark as the thunderstorm clouds over Kunlun.  Donghua Dijun raised his hand and spoke before Ye Hua could.  "Who are you to say otherwise, HaoDe?  He is the son of the Father of Gods.  This throne is rightfully his.  If he had been born when Mo Yuan was, he would be on that throne today, not you.  He takes the trial today.  Who opposes?"  Yang Cao stepped forward.  "I oppose.  He knows nothing about our laws or protocol.  He didn't even properly bow!"  "I know enough to know that to tamper with a high god trial is an offence punishable by death.  What say you, Yang Cao?"  Everyone gasped and looked at him warily.  "I have two witnesses that can testify against you.  I say you should be sentenced now.  Dijun, I ask for your judgement now!"  HaoDe was shocked that Ye Hua would even bring up the subject.  Dijun stood and asked for Ye Hua to call his witnesses.  Mo Yuan had already called for his disciples.  "I call Die Feng, number one disciple of Kunlun Mountain and Zi Lan, number sixteen disciple of Kunlun Mountain.  They both entered and bowed.  Dijun walked around them and asked them both to tell their stories.  Die Feng finished telling how Zi Lan caught Yang Cao trying to stab him in the back in the mortal realm.  Zi Lan told of all the plots started by agents of Yang Cao.  Dijun was indeed shocked.  " I have no alternative but to sentence Yang Cao to be thrown in the demon sealing pagoda.  He is not to be released under any circumstances until he has been killed.  Ye Hua is to take his trial now.  Are there any objections?  Then let his trial begin.  Bring forth the seals of office!"  A maid brought in a tray with the seals.  Ye Hua accepted it.  He took the tray and walked to the trial platform.  The clouds started to build.  The sacred blazes came first.  Ye Hua never flinched.  The lightning bolts started and came one after the other until nine had struck him.  His high god energy was soaring.  The last bolt struck him and he slightly staggered.  He turned to face his brother and his real family.  A slight trickle of blood came out of the corner of his mouth.  Mo Yuan ran forward, took out his handkerchief and wiped the corner of Ye Hua's mouth.  "Are you ok, Didi?  Can you walk?"  "I'm fine.  I just needed a moment.  That was pretty intense!  Now I will take the throne one day.  Where's the party?"  "I'll walk you to your room to change.  How about the blue dragon robes?"  "Yes that would be perfect!"  "Qian Qian, I'm taking Ye Hua to change.  Take the boys and go to the reception.  We'll be right back."  "Don't be long, dear!" 
     When Bai Qian walked into the reception, every head turned.  The handsome young men with her got their fair share of looks too.  She turned to her boys and smiled.  "Try to behave yourselves.  Remember your father has a reputation to uphold.  He is righteous and forthright.  You can't be seen as womanizing little brats.  I won't have it.  I don't care if you don't like it.  Act like the gentlemen your father would expect.  Do I make myself clear?"  "Mother, you know we would never do anything to embarrass father, plus you know everyone is watching us."  "Well, JinDe I know how you are!  Bai Xue tends to be quiet but you are the one I'm worried about.  Make me proud or you will regret it when I get you home!"  They started to mingle with the younger people.  She smiled as she noticed the girls drawing near them.  She was about to sit down on a bench when a tall man came to stand by her.  She opened her fan and fanned herself.  She turned her head and looked away to ignore him.  He walked around to that side.  She turned the other way and fanned.  He finally spoke to her.  "You don't know who I am, do you?"  "No and I don't care too.  If you will excuse me, I'm going to join my sons."  He grabbed her arm.  Mo Yuan stepped into the area just in time to see the man grab her arm.  His dragon growled and he jumped to her side so fast it created a slight wind.  He grabbed the man's arm and growled again.  "I would suggest you get your hands off of my wife!"  His eyes flashed gold.  The man took one look at the gold eyes of the God of War and knew he had best beat a hasty retreat.  "I apologize High God Mo Yuan!  I didn't know she was your wife.  Please excuse me."  As he turned Mo Yuan growled one more time for good measure.  Bai Qian giggled.  "My dragon how lovely to be rescued by you!  I was about to walk off and he grabbed me!"  "Do you want me to kill him?  Just say the word and I will!"  "Mo Yuan, behave!  I just gave the boys a speech about manners!"  "Well he shouldn't have been touching my wife!"